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A hand wearing a latex glove selects a flu shot inside a refrigerator.
Health

This ‘super flu’ could cause widespread serious illness, experts say

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert
A newborn baby receiving a jab in the shoulder. Someone out of shot wearing blue gloves is administering the shot.
Health

Vaccine panel ends recommendation for hep B shot at birth

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert
A photo of the exterior of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention building in Atlanta.
Health

CDC’s new claim that vaccines cannot be ruled out as autism cause leads to confusion, misinformation, public health experts say

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert
A researcher wearing blue gloves handles several vaccines.
Science & Technology

Does the COVID-19 vaccine also help combat cancer?

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by Tanner Stening
A close-up of a COVID vaccine drawn from a vial.
Health

Can you get the updated COVID shot in your state?

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert
A stack of boxed Moderna COVID-19 vaccines.
Health

What are mRNA vaccines? What is a universal vaccine — and how close are we to developing one? 

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert
A sharp object set against a navy blue background.
Health

5 things to know about the summer COVID surge — including ‘razor blade throat’

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert
Two Northeastern graduates in caps and gowns take a celebratory selfie during Commencement at Fenway Park.
University News

They came to Northeastern, they graduated with jobs. These students describe their next chapters

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by Tanner Stening
Boxes and vials of the Measles vaccine on a table.
Health

Should children get the measles vaccine ahead of schedule to reduce risk?

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert
RFK Jr in a suit.
Health

 What is the polio vaccine? Health expert explains its history and success

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert
RFK standing on stage next to American flags.
Health

Could RFK Jr.’s vaccine skepticism put children at risk for preventable diseases?

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert
A nurse holding the hands of a patient.
Health

Trust in physicians and hospitals plummeted since the COVID pandemic, Northeastern research says

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert